How to Make Chocolate-Orange Cocoa Hearts

Related To:

Chocolate-Orange Cocoa Cookies

With just a hint of orange and a whole lot of chocolate, these cookies are made for the sweetest day of the year.

Step #1

Place half of the 48 2-by-2 1/2 inch hearts on two parchment-lined cookie sheets at least 1 inch apart. Evenly spread about 1 teaspoon of the marmalade and chocolate mixture over each heart, leaving a 1/4 inch border.

Step #2

Brush the outer edge of the hearts with egg-white wash.

Step #3

Place another dough heart over the filling and gently press the edges to seal. Continue with the remaining dough cutouts.

Step #4

Lightly brush the surface of the cookies with egg-white wash and sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Bake until set, about 12-14 minutes. Let cool on the pan slightly before transferring to a rack to cool completely.